 However, he regained his Lineal and WBA titles in February, 1976, with a 15th round KO over Yuh.Wajima lost to Jose Manuel Duran in his first defense, losing the world title for the third time in his career.He fought his final match In June, 1977, challenging Eddie Gazo for the WBA super welterweight title, but lost by 11th round KO.